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Kendriya Vidyalaya, (SAC) Vastrapur

First Pre Board 2012-13

Class - XII
Time : 1.30 hrs. Sub. : English M.M. 100

General Instructions (1) Paper is divided into four sections. (2) All sections are compulsory SECTION A - READING Q.1 Read the passage and answer the questions which follow Pulavar Venkatraman, whose entire life was dedicated to teaching, did not imagine that his former students will come out with such memorable gift on this Teachers Day. The 78 - year-old teacher who had nothing, after many decades of sincere service, was moved to tears, when some of his old students told him that they had built a house for him in the village where he had spent his precious time, teaching and guiding hundreds of students to a successful and prosperous life. The key for the new house, suitably named as Gurunivas were handed over to him at a function, to commemorate Teachers Day. When a batch of students, met me two years ago and promised a surprise gift for me, I did not imagine that they will build a house for me. They said they would build a house costing Rs. 10 lakh. I was really moved by their gesture, not because of the money they had spent. More than the money, I value their love and affection which motivated them to do this, Venkatraman said. (12)

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He had served as a tamil teacher in a school at palayam village in Namakkal district from 1954 to 1985. Most of his students were from a poor background and Venkatraman show ered affection on his students and guided them in all possible ways without thinking of money. He was not able to save anything from his paltry slary and lived in a small, rented house after his retirement. One of the former students, Subramaniam, a poet, who recalled his memories of the affectionate teacher said Pulavas ayyah (sir) was an affectionate teacher who did not expect any thing from us. He was an expert in teaching Tamil in a very simple way. The way he explained the meaning of couplets from Tirukkural (the most revered Tamil literary work) is still in my memory. During my school days, we eagerly waited for Tamil period and the arrival of Pulavar. He transformed learning into a joyful experience. Dr. Dhanasekar, another old student, said besides teaching Tamil, he guided the students in all possible ways. He was affectionate and always encouraged us to choose a career accord ing to our inclinations and capabilities. Due to his able guidance and care, most of us are successful. Many students entered government services, while others were successful in business, arts and medicine whenever we think of our life, We are grateful to our teacher. 1.1 (a) What was the reward P. Venkatram received from his (2) students ? (b) What did P. Venkatraman Value more than the money spent by his students on this kind of gesture ? (1)

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(c) How had P. Venkatraman helped his students ? (d) Why was he a successful tamil teacher. (e) How did students succeed in life with his help ? 1.2 Find words from the passage which mean the same as : (a) honour the memory of (b) make sonee one to do something. (c) Changed Q.2 Read the passage given below : (8) One question that often troubles todays youth is the relevance of the education they are receiving. They feel disheartened by the thought that the degrees they are pursuing may not be of much help to them in earning their livelihood. So they lose interest in studies and let themselves drift with time. They do not realize that they are wasting away the golden phase of life when their mind is free from the routine worries of a house holder and when they can enrich their mind with knowledge. This is also the time when they can develop their intellect and moral vision as they look at the society and the world around them with an open mind. Relevance of any system of education has to be seen from three angles : (1) How far does it nurture the values that are highly respected by society ?

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(2) How far does it develop the individuals capabilities and give them confidence in themselves so that they can think and decide what is right, and can act according to that instead of always being influenced by propaganda and persuation ? (3) How far does the system of education equip them with such skills and knowledge as would constructively help them in finding some occupation which would enable them to earn their living and satify their emotional needs as human beings ? Our system of education may have some limitations as far as these purposes of education are concerned; however a great deal can be achieved even from a somewhat defective system of education, if the students have an eager and open mind and are keen to learn and grow. Then they can become enlightened citizens with a determination to contribute constructively to society; And we should keep in mind Her-bert spencers observation The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. (a) On the basis of your reading of the above passage, make notes on it. Use abbreviations wherever necessary and assign it a suitable title. (b) Write a summary of the passage in not more then 80 words. SECTION - B (WRITING) Q.3. Suman/Suresh has cleared the Pre-Medical entrance examination. (5) The family is elated and they decide upon a get together for all friends. Draft an informal invitation for the get together in not more than 50 words. (3) (5)

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Q.4 You are Neeru/Neeraj. You came across a report on the burning of young woman due to dowry. Write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper expressing your

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views and also giving suggestions to improve the status of women in Indian Society. Q.5 Computer games have become so popular with children that (10)

their is no place for outdoor games in their lives. You are Satish / Sakshi. You decide to write an article on your experiences about the joys of playing outdoor games for your school magazine. Write the article in about 150 - 200 words. Q.6 Imagine that your city was a witness to a massive political rally which brought the entire city to a stand still. The residents had to witness huge traffic Jams. Write a report in 150 words on the same. SECTION C - (LITERATURE) Q.7 (i) Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow. The polished traffic passed with a mind a head or if ever aside a moment, then out of sorts. At having the landscape marred with the art less paint of signs that with N turned wrong and S turned wrong Offered for sale wild berries in wooden quants. Or Crook-necked golden squash with silver warts Or beauty rest in a beautiful mountain scene. (4) (10)

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(a) What is the polished traffic ? (b) Why is the traffic out of sorts ? (c) What sights disturb the city diwellers ? (d) Explain beauty rest in a beautiful mountain scene. (ii) Answer in 30 - 40 words : (a) Why is a thing of beauty a joy forever ? (b) Who are the goody good doers in the poem. A Roadside stand ? How are they cheating on the country side people ? (c) What is the significance of the parting words of the poet and her smile, in My Mother at sixty Six ? Q.8 Answer the following questions in 30-40 words. (a) Mention any two hazards of working in the glass bangle industry ? (b) How did Dogglas overcome the old terror ? (c) The crofter can be called as a good host. Why ? (d) Why do most celebrity writers despise being interviewed ? (e) What was the heirarchy of the make up department in the Gemini Studio ? (5x2=10) (3x2=6)

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Q.9 Answer the following in about 125-150 words. Sophies ambitions and desiris were too unrealistic and farfetched. Discuss. OR Asoka mitran has used humor and satire effectively in Poets and Pancakes. Discuss. Q.10 Answer any one of the following in about 100-125 Words. An adults perspective is different from that of a child. Why ? Answer with reference to the story should Wizard hit Mommy. OR Individuals who belong to enemy countries tend

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even if they dont know each other personally. At times, some of them rise above such prejudices. What makes a human do so ? Q.11 Answer the following briefly, (30-40 words) (1) Why did Roger Skunk go in search of the wizard ? (2) Do you think Charlie was trying to escape from something ? (3) What did Derry feel people thought about him ? (4) What does Zitkala-sa do to avoid having her hair cut ? (8)

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